DEL to MCT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 1,955 km (1,215 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MCT to DEL).
How far is it from New Delhi to Muscat/Seeb?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 1,955 km (1,215 mi, 1,056 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEL to MCT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCT is roughly west of DEL.
How is the DEL to MCT route written in code?
The pair is written DEL-MCT in IATA codes and VIDP-OOMS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP), Muscat International Airport is MCT (OOMS).
| DEL | MCT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport | Muscat International Airport |
| ICAO code | VIDP | OOMS |
| Country | India | Oman |
| Elevation | 777 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #41 | #158 |
VIDP starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OOMS starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCT sits 729 ft (222 m) lower than DEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEL to MCT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| WY | Oman Air | OMA | Oman Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New Delhi from Muscat/Seeb?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) are 1,955 km (1,215 mi, 1,056 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEL to MCT?
A typical nonstop flight between DEL and MCT takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCT from DEL?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) lies roughly west of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Which airlines fly DEL to MCT?
2 airlines appear on the DEL-MCT route in the open dataset, including Air India Limited, Oman Air.
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